This Mexican Burger recipe combines all that we love about a classic American burger and the bold, intense flavors of Mexican cuisine.
My recipe takes a good burger and turns it into a great burger that the whole family will love.
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Why this Mexican Burger Recipe is a Keeper
Our Mexican Hamburger recipe is the perfect solution for those busy nights when you want something flavorful and satisfying on the table fast. Combining the best of both worlds, these tantalizing creations infuse traditional Mexican flavors into classic burger patties resulting in an explosion of deliciousness.
- 15 Minute Meal: In just 15 minutes, you can have a mouthwatering burger that will satisfy your Mexican food cravings. Make on the grill for summer grilling or make on the stove top in a grill pan.
- Easy Ingredients: Our recipe keeps it simple with basic ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
- Family Friendly: These burgers are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. The combination of savory beef and creamy avocado is a hit with all ages. Wrap in a tortilla or serve for the ultimate weekend treat and perfect for serving a crowd.
- Taco Seasoning for a Mexican Twist: A seasoning blend with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Salt and pepper.
If you’re looking for more scrumptious home-made Mexican recipes, try these Easy Mexican Rice, Simple Mexican Skillet and Mexican Chicken Bake.
What makes this burger a Mexican burger?
A Mexican burger typically incorporates bold, flavorful ingredients inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine. Ingredients like avocado, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro bring a bright and refreshing taste. Creamy guacamole, tomato salsa, coriander all enhance the Mexican style burgers.
Ingredient Notes for Mexican Burgers
Essentially, a Mexican burger is a fusion of classic American burger fare with bold Mexican flavors.
- Ground Beef: We recommend using lean mince ground beef for a healthier option. If you prefer, you can use ground turkey or chicken as a substitution.
- Onion: Vidalia onions add a mild, sweet flavor to the burgers. However, any onion variety will work in a pinch.
- Avocado: Ripe avocados provide a creamy and nutritious topping for your burgers. If you can’t find ripe avocados, you can also use guacamole.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for Authentic Mexican Burgers
Get ready to unleash your creativity in the kitchen! We’ll explore exciting variations and delicious twists on the classic Mexican hamburger recipe.
- Cheese: While this recipe doesn’t include cheese, you can easily add your favorite cheese, such as Monterey Jack or Cheddar, for a melty and indulgent twist. Use dairy-free cheese if you have issues with dairy.
- Cooking variation: Don’t limit yourself to stovetop cooking. These burgers can also be grilled, air-fried, or baked, depending on your preference and available equipment.
- Mixing: To avoid a tough burger do not overwork the mixture.
Special Equipment Needed
If making them on the stove top, you will need a good grill pan to make these burgers.
- Grill Pan: You can also use a good non-stick skillet.
- Thermometer: Include at least 1 full sentence why you need this.
Juicy Burger Pro Tip
Each patty should be 5 1/2 to 6 ounces of meat so the burger has the perfect size.
How to Make Mexican Burgers
This recipe features a juicy beef patty seasoned with a blend of Mexican spices and flavors.
These are the basic steps for making the Best Burgers. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions and nutritional information.
1. Prep the Vegetables
First, begin by slicing your onion and peppers into thin pieces. Then place a skillet over medium heat and then heat some oil. Next add in the sliced peppers and onions and sauté until they are soften and tender.
2. Assemble the Burgers
Meanwhile, place the ground meat and seasonings into a mixing bowl. Then use your hands to knead the spices into the beef, then create four hamburger patties.
3. Cook Beef Burger
Once the peppers and onions are done, remove them from the pan and then add the burgers. Char the beef and then cook over medium heat until they reach the desired level of doneness. It should take at least 5 minutes per side.
4. Make Avocado Mixture
Then in a small mixing bowl, add the salsa and chopped avocado. Mash the salsa and avocado together.
5. Assemble Burger
Finally, place the burger onto a bun and spread some of the salsa mixture on it. Then top with the caramelized peppers and onions. Also, add a slice of cheese if desired, use a Mexican blend for more bold flavor.
Mexican Hamburger Recipe FAQs
Certainly! You can customize your Mexican burgers with toppings like fresh guacamole, cheese, grilled onions, fresh salsa, tomatoes, salsa verde and crispy lettuce. Place a slice of cheese on top. Jalapeno or fresh cilantro are also great in these juicy burgers. Fresh pico de gallo and sour cream are great also for this delicious recipe that is packed with flavor. Add a little hot sauce or chipotle peppers to the bottom buns for a kick of heat.
Queso Fresco is a fresh, crumbly cheese adds a tangy and salty flavor. It’s great for sprinkling on top or try Cotija: It is slightly saltier and firmer than Queso. Also, try pepper jack, cheddar or a nice Mexican blend.
There a few classic recipes as well as some new interesting variations such as: Instant Pot Refried Beans, Mexican Rice and Beans, Elote Salad (Mexican Street Corn Salad), just to name a few.
Expert Tips for Making This Craft Burger Recipe
These insider tips that will help you craft the most delicious Mexican flavored burger ever. From adding a fiery kick to shortcuts, these expert recommendations will take your burger game to the next level.
- Add Extra Heat: For those who love a spicy kick, drizzle your favorite hot sauce over your burger to add some heat. Jalapeños, chipotle peppers, poblano or other chili peppers are often included to add heat
- More Meat: Take your burger game up a notch by adding bacon, chorizo, or another spicy sausage for extra flavor and indulgence.
- Short cut tip: If you’re short on time, grab pre-sliced veggies at the grocery store to save on prep work.
- Cheese Slices: A slice of pepper jack cheese add a nice tex-mex flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 Vidalia Onion, Large
- 1 Red Pepper
- 1 Yellow Pepper
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 2 teaspoon Taco Seasoning
- 1 Avocado, large
- 1 tablespoon Salsa Verde
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Thinly slice peppers and onions. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onions to the oil and sauté stirring frequently over med heat until soft and caramelized.
- While the peppers and onions are cooking mix meat and spices in a medium size bowl kneading to mix well. Separate the meat mixture into 4 burgers and set aside.
- When the peppers and onions are cooked remove from pan. Place the pan back on medium heat (don’t wipe the pan) and place the burgers in the pan. Seer over medium high heat and cook until desired level of doneness (about 5-6 minutes per side over medium heat to cook to med/well)
- While the burgers are cooking place the salsa verde in a medium size bowl peel and chop the avocado and add it to the salsa. Mash and mix it until well blended.
- Serve the burgers topped with the avocado mixture and any other desired toppings!
Christina’s Notes
- Add Heat: Use your favorite hot sauce to up the spice factor.
- Short cut tip: Buy pre sliced veggies in the grocery store.
- Cheese: Monterey Jack, Cheddar or any of your favorite cheeses.
- More Meat: Up the wow factor with bacon or chorizo or other spicy sausage.
- Alternate cooking method tip: These burgers can be grilled, baked or air fried.
- Sliders: Great for a party. Make mini mexican burger to impress your guests.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Nutrition
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic-inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients, and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible to the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
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Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
The taco seasoning was such a nice switch up from my traditional burger! Loved it!